Your Space. Your Crew. Your Future.

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Hey teens!

The Club is where you can be yourself, try new things, and get support for whatever comes next. Whether you need help with homework, want to learn something new, or just need a place to chill after school, we’ve got you.

Join the Club

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You Belong Here

The Club isn’t your typical after-school program.

At the Mary Wilcox Teen Center, you’ll find a space designed specifically for middle and high schoolers where you can actually do things that matter to you.

Get help graduating on time, explore careers you’re curious about, compete in sports, make music, learn to cook, or just hang out with people who get it.

This is your place to figure out who you are and what you want to do next.

HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

FRIENDS WHO SHOW UP

Build real friendships with people who are going through the same things you are.

ADULTS WHO ACTUALLY CARE

Our staff members know your name, remember what you’re working on, and genuinely want to see you succeed.

HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT

Whether it’s schoolwork, college applications, or just figuring things out, someone here has your back.

A Place That's Yours

This isn’t school and it’s not home. It’s your space to be yourself without judgment.

Real Opportunities

From scholarships to leadership roles to career connections, we help you access opportunities that will change your life.

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Six kids stand together on grass, wearing colorful Boys & Girls Club T-shirts. Some make funny faces or gestures, appearing playful and happy, with trees and a mural in the background.

A student with long dark hair works at a desk, writing on paper while using a laptop covered in colorful stickers. Art supplies and colored markers are nearby. The student is wearing earphones and a black shirt.

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WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT THE CLUB

🎓 Academic Success

Get the support you need to graduate on time and prepare for what comes next.

Power Hour: Daily homework help and tutoring to keep you on track
College Access: Navigate college applications, financial aid, and post-graduation planning
STEM: Hands-on projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

💪 Health & Well-Being

Take care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Competitive Sports: Volleyball, Basketball
NextGen Women: Small group discussions on leadership, health, safety, self-esteem, and positive choices (for young women)
NextGen Men: Small group discussions on character, leadership, health, and prevention (for young men)
The Hub: Open to all genders and gender expressions—discussions on leadership, health, and positive behavior (High School only)
Arts: Express yourself through visual arts, performing arts, and creative writing
Lyricism 101: Storytelling and artistic expression through hip-hop culture and spoken word

🤝 Character & Leadership

Build your leadership skills and give back to your community.

Torch & Keystone Leadership Clubs: Make a difference through volunteer projects, advocacy, and civic engagement
Youth of the Year: Annual scholarship competition recognizing members who demonstrate academic success, strong character, and community service

🚀 Life & Workforce Readiness

Prepare for life after high school with practical skills and career exploration.

Workforce Readiness: Explore career options and build skills for success in the workplace and adulthood
Money Matters: Learn financial literacy—budgeting, saving, and investing
College Access: Plan your path to college or career training

🎯 Teen Center Exclusives

Special interest clubs where you can dive deep into what you love.

Cooking Club: Learn kitchen skills and make good food
Mountain Biking: Hit the trails and explore
Sewing: Create and customize your own pieces
Geek Club / Comic Book Club: Connect with fellow fans
Swole Patrol: Weight training and fitness coaching
Tennis: Improve your game
Beats and Battles: Music production and collaboration

Note: Many programs touch multiple areas—for example, sports build both health and leadership skills. Jump into whatever interests you!

ALL THE DETAILS

Location
Mary Wilcox Teen Center
843 East Olive Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 594-3272

Hours
Monday – Friday, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Who Can Join?
7th – 12th grade students

Transportation
Transportation provided from Clifton Middle School, Santa Fe Middle School, Monrovia High School, Duarte High School, Royal Oaks School of the Arts, Foothills Middle School, Dana Middle School, and Maxwell Academy

READY TO MEET YOUR CREW?

Membership gives you access to all programs, daily snacks, caring mentorship, and a community that’s got your back from middle school through graduation — and beyond.

Financial aid is available. No one is turned away because of cost.

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